| Burrowed within the San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear Lake features nearly 23 miles of pristine shoreline, and offers the ideal haven for outdoor activity.
With over 300 days of sunshine each year, it's also home to the Big Bear Solar Observatory – the largest in the world. Clear and cloudless nights are perfect for stargazing.
Activities
There are a number of ways to enjoy this phenomenal lake; whether you're looking to relax by the water, explore the culture of the mountain or get a little exercise while you enjoy the sights. For the action seeker there's jet skiing, wakeboarding, water skiing, parasailing and mountain biking. For those who'd rather take it easy there's sailing, sun bathing, swimming, kayaking, fishing, pontoon chilling and lake tours by pirate ship. If you don't have the equipment, there are places to rent.
Equipment Rentals
• Holloway's Marina: 398 Edgemoor, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 / 909.866.5706 / Hours: Sat-Sun 6am-7:30pm
• Big Bear Marina: 500 Paine Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 / 909.366.3218
Events
Aside from outdoor activities, there are many seasonal and ongoing events to enjoy including: the Open Sky Music Festival, mountain quilt fiestas, the Renaissance Fair, JazzTrax, film festivals,
Astronomical Society meetings, stargaze wine tasting, fishing extravaganzas, eagle adventures, fireworks, Circus Chimera, Big Bear Pirate Fair, wildlife feeding tours, flower strolls, the Bear
County Fair, a Jeep Jamboree, antique perusing, flashlight safaris, Mariachi Festival, Old Miner Days, cowboy gatherings, Corvette shows, free bird walks, chili cook-offs, the Miss Clementine
Pageant, Native American Arts Festival, concerts, rubber ducky races, gold panning and the Antique Wooden Boat Show.
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